Path of Exile 2 offers two primary methods for trading items: direct in-game exchanges and utilizing the official trade website. This guide details both approaches.
In-Game Trading
If you're in the same game instance as another player, right-click their character and select "Trade." Both players then choose the items to exchange. Confirm the trade once you're both satisfied.
Alternatively, you can arrange trades via global chat or direct messages. Right-click a player's name in chat, invite them to your party, teleport to their location, and then right-click to initiate the trade.
The Path of Exile 2 Trade Market
Path of Exile 2 features a trade site (link omitted for brevity, as per original instructions) functioning similarly to an auction house. Access requires a linked PoE account.
To purchase an item, use the site's filters to locate your desired item. Click "Direct Whisper" to send an in-game message to the seller, arrange a meeting, and complete the transaction.
Selling items requires a Premium Stash Tab (purchased from the in-game shop). Place the item in the Premium Stash, set it to "Public," and optionally set a price via right-click. The item will then automatically appear on the trade site. Buyers will contact you in-game to arrange the trade.

This covers the essentials of trading in Path of Exile 2. For further gameplay tips and troubleshooting (such as PC freezing), consult additional resources.